If you found a fountain of youth that would completely halt one aspect of aging for yourself, what aspect would that be? Would it be your hair? (No more grays, no more hair loss) Would it be your metabolism? (No more low energy couch potato days) For me, I think it would be my skin. I think premature aging of our skin can make us look years beyond our true age. And after all, it is our largest organ! We really need to make it a priority as we begin to age.
I recently ran across this recipe while browsing around on some favorite food blogs. I knew immediately I needed to give this a try, and make it part of my regular skin care routine. Remember, what we put in our bodies is as important (if not more) than what we use on our bodies. And the best news of all, it is so delicious and refreshing!!!
I simply use frozen mango and pineapple, and by doing so, I don't need any additional ice to make it thick. It is thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet! And don't worry, you don't taste the spinach at all. Other than the pretty green color of the smoothie, you would never know it's in there! This drink has a very tropical taste to it, which makes it the perfect choice for these hot days of summer! Give it a try, and know you are doing something your skin will thank you for!
Healthy Skin Green Smoothie
yield: 1 smoothie
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
1/2 to 1 banana, peeled and cut in pieces
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/4 of an avocado, scooped out of peel
1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed
1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
Add all ingredients except coconut oil to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. With the center spout opened on the blender lid, slowly add coconut oil in a slow stream into smoothie while blender is on. This will allow the oil to emulsify into the smoothie. Pour smoothie into a mason jar, add a straw, and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction
I recently ran across this recipe while browsing around on some favorite food blogs. I knew immediately I needed to give this a try, and make it part of my regular skin care routine. Remember, what we put in our bodies is as important (if not more) than what we use on our bodies. And the best news of all, it is so delicious and refreshing!!!
I simply use frozen mango and pineapple, and by doing so, I don't need any additional ice to make it thick. It is thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet! And don't worry, you don't taste the spinach at all. Other than the pretty green color of the smoothie, you would never know it's in there! This drink has a very tropical taste to it, which makes it the perfect choice for these hot days of summer! Give it a try, and know you are doing something your skin will thank you for!
Healthy Skin Green Smoothie
yield: 1 smoothie
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
1/2 to 1 banana, peeled and cut in pieces
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/4 of an avocado, scooped out of peel
1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed
1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
Add all ingredients except coconut oil to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. With the center spout opened on the blender lid, slowly add coconut oil in a slow stream into smoothie while blender is on. This will allow the oil to emulsify into the smoothie. Pour smoothie into a mason jar, add a straw, and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction
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